H-1B $100k visa updates from Trump administration
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
More details about Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and how it will be implemented have been released from the administration.
How much should you tip bartenders? Experts reveal the real number
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Welcome to one of America's latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender?
Can Wine Country 'crush parties' help pull the industry out of its slump?
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
It's harvest season in wine country and full-out crush parties are still relatively new, but the parties may hold the key to pulling the industry out of its slump.
Smucker sues Trader Joe's over supposed 'Uncrustables' dupe
Smucker also alleged that the boxes Trader Joe’s sandwiches come in are the same blue color that Smucker uses for its “Uncrustables” lettering.
Smucker also alleged that the boxes Trader Joe’s sandwiches come in are the same blue color that Smucker uses for its “Uncrustables” lettering.
New California law now requires officials to disclose job offers made before they leave office
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
The measure was introduced to prevent conflicts of interest where lawmakers could vote on matters that would benefit their future employers.
2025 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Here are some of the companies that have announced layoffs so far this year.
Via Aurelia restaurant latest to open at fast-growing Mission Rock development
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Via Aurelia, a modern Tuscan fine-dining restaurant, is the latest high-profile opening at Mission Rock, marking a new chapter in the neighborhood’s growing food scene.
Temescal Brewing files for bankruptcy
The owners of Oakland-based Temescal Brewing announced on Friday that the company was in the early stages of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The owners of Oakland-based Temescal Brewing announced on Friday that the company was in the early stages of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations, citing tariffs
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.
Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
San Rafael tenant lawsuit may determine if RV parks are mobile home parks too
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Tenants sue RV Park management company and owner for damages alleged to include harassment and violating a city settlement that allow the to remain in park under rent control.
Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're optimistic it will be peaceful.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
Costco announces partnership to offer members Ozempic, Wegovy at major discount
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Costco members will soon have access to weight-loss shots at a major discount.
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
The restaurant chain faced an uproar over dropping the iconic logo of man leaning on a barrel.
Ross Dress for Less to expand in Martinez
Ross Stores, Inc., operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, announced on Thursday that a new Ross Dress for Less Martinez store will open as part of a broader wave of new stores opening nationwide.
Ross Stores, Inc., operator of the largest off-price retail chain in the United States, announced on Thursday that a new Ross Dress for Less Martinez store will open as part of a broader wave of new stores opening nationwide.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
American Eagle CEO stands by viral Sydney Sweeney ads after controversy, won't bow to 'fear'
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Electronic Arts, maker of 'Madden NFL' video game, to be taken private for $55B
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL," “The Sims," and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion.
Electronic Arts, the video game maker of “Madden NFL," “The Sims," and other popular titles, is being acquired and taken private for $55 billion.